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Who isn’t a sucker for cute or fun little things? Whether we see anik-anik hanging off our bags or take a few minutes of break to play our favorite mobile game, our tech and trinket faves of the month have made our days just a teensy bit brighter. We’ve got collectibles, games, mugs, useful little tech gadgets, and more—all of them matching our personalities and lifestyle. If you’re looking to get budol-ed, look no further. Check out the newest batch of our lifestyle faves below!
The Corazon Marikit Monster High Doll – Raf Bautista, Deputy Editor
Mattel did their big one with this. Not only is it cool how Monster High pulled inspiration directly from Filipino folklore for the doll, but you can tell that there was effort that went into its design. From the little details of Corazon’s outfit to the packaging itself, it’s giving slayable manananggal, literally and figuratively.
Stumble Guys & Blanc Nue Adjustable Phone Strap – Bianca Lao, Sr. Brand Associate
One of my all-time favorite pandemic games is back, and I couldn’t be more excited! After hearing that the game had been revamped and finally runs smoothly without crashing every time you open it, my friends and I decided to give it another go. Fast forward to now, and I’m totally hooked again. The maps are still so much fun, and I love that you can play with your friends in real-time. Plus, the adorable characters you can unlock? Run. If you’re looking for the perfect game to bond with your barkada, download it now—trust me, you won’t regret it, bestie!
As an on-the-go (and rather clumsy) girlie, I was on the lookout for a cute phone accessory that would keep my phone secure and stuck to me while being something stylish enough to match with my outfits. Enter, the Blanc Nue Adjustable Phone strap, I came across the brand during a recent music festival, and purchasing from them turned out to be one of my favorite decisions of the night. Stylish and kept my phone close to me at an event with a lot of people. I got mine in pink and matched with a friend who chose a blue strap. If you’re reading this, take this as your sign to budol your bestie and get matching phone straps!
Starbucks x Peanuts Friendship Ceramic Mug – Precy Tan, Copywriter
The Starbucks x Peanuts Friendship Ceramic Mug is straight-up serotonin in a cup! It’s the perfect mix of nostalgia and cuteness, and the bright yellow makes my coffee hits even happier. Basically, my childhood faves + my fave color = an instant fave.
CASETiFY Sakura Collection – Gelo Quijencio, Multimedia Artist
As someone who loves pink and adores seeing flowers, the CASETiFY Sakura collection is a perfect case for me. What I love about this collection is the flower phone charm, pink ripple case, and the pressed sakura case. The range of designs, functionality per device, and customization allows for personalization, making a complete case and tech rotation—talk about aesthetics with functionality. If you love cherry blossoms, this collection lets you carry that beauty with you no matter the season.
Canon SureShot AF-7 Film Camera – Nica Glorioso, Features Writer
I recently upgraded from a plastic film camera to a vintage one I found from Facebook, the Canon SureShot AF-7, and when I got my first roll from it developed, I shot up straight out of my seat. The colors were exquisite, and the quality was fantastic without losing the grainy look of film. The SureShot lets in plenty more light than my previous one, has a huge viewfinder, a powerful flash, and an automatic film advance and rewinder. Totally worth getting a vintage film cam if you’re into film!
HIRONO Figures – James Jacinto, Marketing Multimedia Artist
I was late to the collectible toys trend, but something about Hironos changed that. Their characters don’t have the usual smiley faces—instead, they carry a certain mystery and “personality” that stand out. Watching the Hirono Little Mischief Series made me appreciate them even more, especially getting to know each figurine’s backstory. Personally, Birdman and The Aviator are my top favorites so far.
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